Vascular imaging, or vascular ultrasound, is a non-invasive test to evaluate blood flow and diagnose certain conditions. The Metropolitan Vascular Institute offers a few different options for vascular imaging, including the Venous Doppler and venous duplex ultrasound, which utilize high-frequency sound waves to collect detailed images of the blood vessels. Learn more about vascular imaging, […]
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When you begin dialysis treatment, your nurse will insert a needle into a pathway called the AV fistula. When it comes to successful treatment, an AV fistula must be placed to create an access point for the machine; this access point connects an artery to a vein, pulling blood from one end and returning it
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Your veins are a catalyst for ensuring every part of your body receives the nutrients. Vein health is critical to your total wellness, and understanding how well they’re functioning can make a difference in your health. Vascular imaging is a tool many health professionals utilize to help patients keep up with their vein health, and
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Sonography, known as ultrasound imaging, is useful across many fields of medicine. This type of imaging may be best known for the images it can capture of a growing fetus. It is also beneficial in vascular medicine and is often used as a primary diagnostic tool. At Metropolitan Vascular Institute, we use various types of
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